Falkirk and Clackmannanshire Carers Centre is bringing back their Care with Confidence sessions, and Information Afternoons for Professionals, with dates announced through to March:
Care with Confidence – Frontotemporal Dementia
Taking place via Zoom and in-person at the Carers Centre, 1A Bank Street, Falkirk, FK1 1NB, these sessions are open to carers of people with a confirmed diagnosis of Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD)), taking place on the dates below.
The monthly sessions provide information and support to carers in an informal setting; professionals are also invited on a regular basis to talk about the clinical, social and legal aspects of care, as noted below.
- Wednesday 11th January, 10:30am – 12pm: “Dementia, Dentistry and Oral Health”
- Evelyn Kid from the Dental Action Plan Team will talk through things to consider when someone with dementia needs to visit the dentist, and the ways carers can support their cared for person with their oral hygiene.
- Wednesday 8th February, 10:30am – 12pm: “Short Breaks”
- For this session, attendees will be joined by Lynda Wright from Falkirk Short Breaks Bureau, who will outline what respite options are available and how any allocated budget can be used creatively to accommodate those living with FTD, especially if their symptoms present differently and mean formal respite may not be an option.
- Wednesday 8th March, 10:30am – 12pm: “Speech & Language Therapy & FTD”
- FTD may affect a person’s ability to speak fluently, and/or have difficulty swallowing. Forth Valley Royal Hospital’s team of Speech and Language Therapists (SALTs) will be attending the session to discuss how they assess difficulties with swallowing and communication. They can also offer support through swallowing and speech exercises, dietary advice and changes to medication.
To book you place, or for further information, please contact Cath Brunton by phone: 07857 671347, or email: catherinebrunton@centralcarers.co.uk
Alternatively, for further information, view or download the sessions flyer.
Information Afternoons for Professionals
- Wednesday 18th January, 2pm – 4:30pm
- Wednesday 15th February, 2pm – 4:30pm
- Wednesday 22nd March, 2pm – 4:30pm
Also taking place in-person at the Carers Centre in Falkirk, and via Zoom, the sessions cover some of the aims of the online (Turas) EPiC Training programme and National Occupational Standards as outlined in the Competency Framework for health and social care staff.
Sessions are open to professionals looking to learn more about carers, the Carers Centre and their work, and the support available for carers (including how carers can access an Adult Carer Support Plan or a Young Carers Statement). The sessions are also suitable for students on placements, as well as staff who may come into contact with carers.
To book your place, or note interest in attending, please contact the Carers Centre by phone: 01324 611510 (Option 4), or email: centre@centralcarers.org
Please state whether you wish to attend in person or online via Zoom.
Alternatively, for further information, view or download the session programme.
Care with Confidence – Parent Carers Evening Zoom Sessions
Taking place online via Zoom in order to support parent carers with less availability or with strict schedules, sessions take place on:
- Wednesday 25th January, 6pm – 7:30pm: “ADHD/ADD”
- Often diagnosed alongside autism spectrum disorder (ASD), as a standalone condition, or missed altogether, this session will look at the traits associated with ADHD/ADD and how these can impact upon the individual, as well as how they can be understood and managed more effectively.
- Wednesday 22nd February, 6pm – 7:30pm: “Planning for the Future 1: Guardianship”
- “Should I apply for Guardianship, or do I need Power of Attorney?” This is a question the Carers Centre team is often asked. To answer this and more, they have invited Martin Monahan, a leading lawyer from Caesar and Howie, to talk about how, when and why parent carers should consider these options.
- Wednesday 29th March, 6pm – 7:30pm: “Epilepsy Awareness”
- This session will cover how to identify seizures, how to help someone having a seizure and how epilepsy impacts on day-to-day life. The session will aim to improve confidence when dealing with seizures, with time for questions and answers.
To book you place, or for further information (including accessing Zoom), please contact Cath Brunton by phone: 07857 671347, or email: catherinebrunton@centralcarers.co.uk
Alternatively, for further information, view or download the sessions flyer.
Care with Confidence – Evening Zoom Sessions
Taking place online via Zoom to support those carers who cannot attend the daytime or in-person Care with Confidence dates, sessions take place on:
- Tuesday 31st January, 6pm – 7:30pm: “What does dementia mean to you?”
- Ruth Gardiner, Occupational Therapist from the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT), will be joining the session to give an overview of some of the main forms of dementia, how they might affect the brain, and the sorts of challenges that might pose for the person living with dementia and their families.
- Tuesday 21st February, 6pm – 7:30pm: “Dementia, Delirium, Depression”
- Dementia, delirium, and depression are different from one another, but it can be hard to distinguish between them because their signs and symptoms may be alike. Sometimes a person has more than one of these conditions at the same time. This session will cover the different signs and symptoms of these conditions, to help people ensure they get the correct professional diagnosis and help.
- Tuesday 28th March, 6pm – 7:30pm: “Dementia – A Friendly Home Environment”
- Vivienne Thomson will be attending the session to discuss helpful tips, room by room, on how to modify your home to make it safe and friendly for those living with dementia.
To book you place, or for further information (including accessing Zoom), please contact Cath Brunton by phone: 07857 671347, or email: catherinebrunton@centralcarers.co.uk
Alternatively, for further information, view or download the sessions flyer.
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